#144 | Being a Part Of | Alan's Warstory

If there is one thing we hear in everyone’s story, it's that they never felt “comfortable in their own skin.” This will have us seeking validation from just about anything and put ourselves in some vulnerable situations all in an attempt to be a part of something outside of ourselves. 

 

Our warstory this week comes from Alan, who inspired this topic. Listen as he describes the restlessness he felt as a child, and the relief that came when he finally found the solution. Alan found comfort in athletics, the rave scene, the gang life, and now, recovery. Here how he lives his life today by serving others and turning over his will to God. 

 

Thank you Alan for sharing your story!

 

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RESOURCES 

Excellent Drugs and Suicide resource from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/drug-addiction/drugs-and-suicide/ 

 

If you have questions about how your condition can lead to suicidal thoughts check this out from The Recovery Village www.therecoveryvillage.com/co-occurring-disorders/suicide-hotline/

 

Alcoholics Anonymous online meetings 

https://aa-intergroup.org/ 

 

Narcotics Anonymous online meetings 

https://virtual-na.org/ 

 

Find an Overeaters Anonymous meeting 

https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/ 

 

Refuge Recovery website

https://refugerecovery.org/ 

 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health services 

1-800-662-HELP 

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline 

 

Suicide prevention hotline 

1-800-273-8255

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 

 

Domestic Violence hotline 

1-800-799-SAFE 

https://www.thehotline.org/ 

 

National Human Trafficking hotline

1-888-373-7888

https://humantraffickinghotline.org/

 

More information about Human Trafficking within the trucking community can be found here:

https://www.lanierlawfirm.com/trucking-and-human-trafficking/

 

Al-Anon information (support for families)

https://al-anon.org/

 

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